
Family & Friends of Cancer Patients Support Group
This community is dedicated to parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives, friends and caretakers of cancer patients. It's difficult to find a safe place to talk about caring for a loved one with cancer, and so this group serves as an open forum to foster positivity and support for those going through this tough time.

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Hi I am new to this group. My mom has cancer that has spread to different parts of her body. I am under a lot of stress as you can image. I have a lot of the symptoms of stress like headaches, loss of sleep, loss of energy and enthusiasm. I just need support.
How do I deal with this it is very hard!
thank you in advance!
How do I deal with this it is very hard!
thank you in advance!
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